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Q: What is the difference between a property valuation and an appraisal?

• <div><p>A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert&rsquo;s opinion on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-appraisal-vs-market-value.htm">how much your property will sell for</a>. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you&rsquo;ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.</p></div>

Q: How much does a general appraisal cost?

• <div><p>The cost ranges from $300 to $500, depending on the property's size and location. Due to their complexity, commercial appraisals may cost more.</p></div>

Q: Do koi ponds increase home value?

• <div><p>A koi pond may add value to your home if it&rsquo;s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they&rsquo;re a popular selling point, and how well they&rsquo;re incorporated into your home&rsquo;s landscape.</p></div>

Q: Can xeriscaping increase your home value?

• <div><p>Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn&rsquo;t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don&rsquo;t like the appearance.</p></div>

Q: Who pays for a home appraisal?

• <div><p>The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You&rsquo;re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.</p></div>

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Last update on November 07, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
He was very thorough and cleared spider webs while treating the property! 5/5 great service
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
He did a very prompt and very thorough job, of removing an approximately 5 foot tall, 2 foot thick, old oak tree stump. Completely removing and beautifully cleaning up. I have regained the whole corner of my property . At a great price.
Treevis Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in February 2024
Removed huge heavy tree from property using excavator. Fairly priced. Made quick work of project. Highly recommend.
Grade A Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Very professional. Cleaned up area after work was done. Friendly, timely and reasonable charges. Did the job as we asked for and gave quality recommendations. Nice snd respectful to us and our property. Highly recommend!
M and K Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
We had our roof replaced in November by JC Custom Services LLC. We were impressed with the professional manner in which it was handled. Justin communicated well and was very helpful and knowledgeable about what we needed. His crew was friendly, hard working, and very respectful of our...
JC Custom Services LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
James and his crew were referred by my home warranty company when we had a stoppage issue, and after trying to auger it became apparent that the main drain line had collapsed. My wife is a gardening enthusiast and the route from the existing drain to the sewer main would have destroyed a large...
A+ Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2018
It could not have gone better, Mike was excellent with my dog and continued to work with us until we achieved a positive result. Amondo who installed the fence did a great job. He had to hand-dig several areas on our property due to the rocks and large tree roots. I once had to call for help on...
Pet DeFence Hidden Dog Fences of Kansas City
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Reviewed in November 2016
It went great. John is very knowledgeable and thorough. We also paid for the appraisal of this same rug so we will be anxiously awaiting for this to come in. We will definitely use KCrugcleaner in the future, the cost was very reasonable.
KCRugCLeaner and Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2013
Geremiah was Very unprofessional and aggressive. He came out to give estimate but did not get on the roof where the leak was nor did he measure any part of my roof. Demanded payment for coming out to my property to give "estimate" that I never received. He Kept harassing me to use his business...
Good Roofing Company, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2011
We didn't end up purchasing the property so we didn't use them. We thought that they would do a good job.
Glenn Marsee & Son Foundation Repair Inc
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MARKETING & CONSULTANT SERVICES INC.

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2014 W 13TH ST N

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45 years of experience

For company information, please check our website @ www.marketingconsult.com. John Harris, President of Marketing & Consultant Services, Inc., has over 30 years of counseling experience. HIs offices are located at 2014 W. 13th St. North, Wichita, Kansas 67203. He has owns several successful businesses and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and currently teaches appraisal technique in business and machinery for several national firms. He is a member of Certified Business Counselors, the Institute of Business Appraisers and the American Society of Appraisers.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

The cost ranges from $300 to $500, depending on the property's size and location. Due to their complexity, commercial appraisals may cost more.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

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